Adorable Mini Butter Cookies Recipe for Sweet Moments
Delicate mini butter cookies dance between crisp and melt-in-your-mouth textures that capture sweet memories.
Baking these tiny treats connects us to childhood moments of kitchen warmth.
Simple ingredients transform into delightful bites that spark joy with each crumbly bite.
European bakeries have perfected this classic confection through generations of careful crafting.
Butter provides rich depth and silky smoothness that makes these cookies irresistible.
Gathering ingredients becomes an invitation to create something magical and delightful.
I promise these mini wonders will become your new favorite afternoon companion.
What Makes Mini Butter Cookies So Addictive
Ingredients List for Mini Butter Cookies
Butter and Base Ingredients:Flour and Dry Ingredients:Optional Decorative Ingredients:How to Bake Small, Buttery Bites of Joy
Step 1: Warm Up the Oven
Crank your oven to 350F (175C). Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
Step 2: Mix Magic Dough
Ingredients for the dough:Grab a large mixing bowl and blend butter and sugar until they become fluffy and cloud-like. Splash in vanilla extract for extra flavor. Slowly fold in flour and salt, stirring until the dough just comes together.
Step 3: Shape Cute Cookie Bites
Scoop tiny portions of dough (think: little marble size). Roll them into perfect round balls. Place these adorable dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, giving each one some breathing room.
Grab a fork or smooth-bottomed glass and gently press down on each ball. Create fun crisscross patterns or simple flattened circles.
Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection
Slide your baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn a soft golden color. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Step 5: Cool and Dress Up Cookies
Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Want extra pizzazz? Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle melted chocolate, or sprinkle colorful toppings.
Butter Cookie Tips for Tender Texture
Keep Your Mini Cookies Fresh for Snacking
Drinks and Treats to Serve with Butter Cookies
Mini Butter Cookie Variations to Explore
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Mini Butter Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
Delightful mini butter cookies from France melt with rich, buttery elegance in just two bites. Crisp edges and delicate centers invite sweet moments of pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with each tender crumb.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams / 8.82 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams / 3.53 ounces) granulated sugar
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate for drizzling or dipping
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350F (175C) and cover baking trays with parchment paper for seamless cookie release.
- Transform butter and sugar into a light, airy mixture using an electric mixer, incorporating vanilla extract for rich flavor. Gently fold in flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms a cohesive texture without overmixing.
- Craft miniature dough spheres using a teaspoon measure, rolling between palms to create uniform balls. Arrange these delicate orbs on prepared trays, leaving space between each cookie. Employ a fork or flat-bottomed glass to create charming indentations, pressing gently to flatten each ball.
- Slide trays into the preheated oven, monitoring closely for the perfect golden edge. Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring cookies remain pale and delicate without excessive browning.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute cooling period, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Elevate the presentation by dusting with powdered sugar, drizzling melted chocolate, or sprinkling decorative toppings once the cookies have reached room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing without overmixing.
- Use a light hand when incorporating flour to keep cookies tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicate.
- Chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping if it feels too soft, preventing cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or finely chopped nuts to the basic dough for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 0.1 g
- Fat: 8.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
Daves Miller
Contributing Chef & Culinary Educator
Expertise
Education
Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky
White Mountains Community College, Berlin, New Hampshire
Daves is the friendly face guiding you through flavorful, fuss-free recipes at Picture Perfect Meals.
He studied culinary arts at Sullivan University and embraced Baking and Pastry Arts at White Mountains Community College. Daves specializes in comforting meals with vibrant flavors, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients.